Citizenship & Naturalization

Houston Citizenship Attorneys

U.S. Naturalization and Citizenship

Many foreign nationals live and work in the United States for years with
the goal of eventually becoming a U.S. citizen. In order to successfully
carry out this process, the person who is seeking citizenship will have
to meet various requirements and ensure that all paperwork is filled out
correctly. When you have a chance at obtaining something as important
as citizenship, it is crucial that you have the help of an attorney who
practices
immigration law.

Simon Law Group, PLLC has Houston immigration lawyers who can provide you with guidance each
step of the way. We can help you determine whether you qualify for citizenship,
gather the appropriate documents and ensure that you are filling out your
application as accurately as possible. With the help of a skilled attorneys,
you can greatly reduce your chances of having your application rejected
or delayed because of errors.

How the Naturalization Process Works

The form that is used for applying for citizenship is
N-400, which is the application for naturalization. Naturalization occurs when
a person who was born in another country obtains citizenship by meeting
a number of requirements.

Some of those requirements include the following:

Permanent residency in the U.S. for at least five years, or three years
in some cases

Residency in the state where applying for citizenship for three months or more

No long-term travel (trips lasting a six months or more) outside the U.S.
in the past five years, or three years in some cases

Considered a person of good moral character (part of which means you have
not been convicted of certain types of
criminal charges)

Ability to speak, read and write basic English (measured through a test)

Basic knowledge of U.S. history and civics (measured through a test)

Taking an oath of allegiance to the United States

There are certain exceptions to some of these requirements. In addition
to meet these criteria, there are also other steps that immigrants must
take as part of the citizenship application process. They must submit
documents such as special forms, photos, copies of
Green Cards, copies of marriage certificates or divorce decrees, etc. They must also
undergo an interview with a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
officer, biometrics testing and fingerprinting. Be sure to get the assistance
you need when you are applying for citizenship in the United States.